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Do I have to repurchase Minecraft Microsoft account?

You should be able to play the game without needing to pay for it again as long as you will use the same Microsoft account where you migrated your Mojang account. Once confirmed, sign out and sign back in on your Minecraft launcher.
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Do I have to rebuy Minecraft for Microsoft?

Hello Geoffrey, you bought the game directly from the Microsoft or Mojang website, regardless of where you bought it you used an account to log in and buy it, just log in again where you bought it and download it.
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Do you have to rebuy Minecraft if you make a new account?

No, absolutely you do not need to buy the game again. Download the launcher from this link: https://launcher.mojang.com/download/MinecraftI... Ensure you sign in using the same account you purchased.
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Why is it telling me to rebuy Minecraft?

1: You bought Minecraft on a different account than the one that you tried to log in with. 2: You tried to use a different edition of Minecraft than the one that you bought. If every thing is exactly the same as when you last used Minecraft, you might have to rebuy the game.
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Do you need a new Microsoft account for Minecraft?

Minecraft and Microsoft accounts

On other devices, like PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, you can use a free Microsoft account to sign in to Minecraft, but you will still need the appropriate subscription service to play online, such as PlayStation Plus or Nintendo Switch Online.
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Is my Minecraft account the same as my Microsoft account?

All the information in your Mojang account will transfer to your Microsoft account, including your in-game username, worlds, content, and capes.
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Can you use the same Microsoft account for two Minecraft accounts?

Can I use one Microsoft account for multiple Java Mojang accounts? No, Microsoft accounts can only link to one Mojang account. Multiple Java Mojang accounts need to be migrated to separate Microsoft accounts.
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How to get Minecraft without rebuying it?

Minecraft is linked to your Mojang account, so if you buy it now, you can later install it on your gaming PC without having to rebuy it. All you need is an active Internet connection and your Mojang account credentials.
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When you buy Minecraft once does it work for all your accounts?

To use multiple Microsoft accounts on one computer, you can create a different computer user account for each purchase of Minecraft you have. Note: Each Minecraft purchase will use a different Microsoft account login.
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What happened to my original Minecraft account?

If you still have a legacy Minecraft Premium account you will have to migrate to a Microsoft account to enjoy all that Minecraft: Java Edition has to offer. The old migration to a Mojang account is no longer available. Learn more about the migration below!
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Is a Minecraft account a one time purchase?

Buying Minecraft

Players must have a Minecraft Account to play Minecraft. This requires a one-time purchase for the account. The account has to be compatible with the device.
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Do Minecraft accounts transfer?

Migrating to a New Microsoft Account

If you do not currently have a Microsoft account, please follow the steps below to create one, and successfully migrate your Mojang account. Login to minecraft.net with your Mojang account and find the prompt IT'S YOUR TURN TO MOVE! on your profile page and click MOVE MY ACCOUNT.
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Do Minecraft accounts expire?

No, you can never lose your Minecraft account to inactivity.
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How do I get my Minecraft account back?

For a Mojang account and have forgotten the email that you log in with, try resetting your password. The reset process will send an email to the address that you have registered, letting you know which address you used. Alternatively, try other email addresses that you own.
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Do you get both versions of Minecraft if you buy one?

All PC platform players will receive a Minecraft: Java Edition entitlement if they own Minecraft for Windows, and vice versa.
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Do I have to buy Minecraft again on switch?

Players who already own Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition can download the new version of Minecraft free of charge. Either follow the prompts in-game to download or find it directly in the Nintendo eShop.
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Do you have to rebuy Minecraft PC if you own it on Xbox?

You can install any PC-compatible versions of Minecraft that you already own with the account that you're signed in to with the Minecraft Launcher (such as Minecraft, Minecraft: Java Edition, and Minecraft Dungeons).
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How do I reinstall Minecraft without paying?

Download Minecraft PE from the app store.

Open the app store on your device (App Store on iOS and Google Play on Android). Search for Minecraft PE and download the app again. As long as your signed in with the same account that you originally purchased it with, you won't have to pay again.
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How much does a Minecraft account cost?

On PC, do you have to buy the game, then buy an account? You have to buy the game first, but making an account is free, all you need is an email address.
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Is Xbox Minecraft account permanent?

Game Pass games are not permanent...you can play the Game Pass version as long as you have a Game Pass subscription.. soon as you cancel Game Pass, you lose access to it.
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Is Minecraft username permanent?

You can change your username once every 30 days.
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What happens if I don't move my Minecraft account?

Your account/profile will remain, but you will not be able to access the game until you complete migration. Migration is mandatory, but it won't be for everyone all at once; it will roll out to players in waves, which will begin on March 10, 2022.
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What account did I buy Minecraft with?

You may need to sign in to https://account.microsoft.com/billing/orders using all of the Microsoft accounts that you own, you will be able to see all of your order transactions from there where you will be able to see the Minecraft version of the game if you used that Microsoft account in purchasing it.
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